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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 21:11
Mary - try Shaun at Oven Hygiene. A British guy. Many people have recommended, including myself, on the forum. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hygiene-Oven-BBQ-Cleaning/105046733011354
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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 00:03
Demand that they let you exchange it and offer to pay the transport fees for the extra work incurred? Why should they ? It's not their mistake ... edited by Doubting Thomas on 25/05/2014 As ever, a helpful posting DT......not - we all make incidental mistakes. Please try to be a little more constructive in your comments. <em>edited by SJ1968 on 26/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 00:00
Cushion - I highly highly recommend Alexandra, a British lawyer at Expatriatelaw.com. She is absolutely brilliant and has first hand knowledge of British and UAE Family Law (including divorce proceedings for expatriates in UAE). Please do contact her. Their contact number 04 3589444 Link to website: As above. Disclaimer: I do not work nor have any affiliation with them - just merely used their services which are excellent when a company dealing with delicate issues here are hard to come by.
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 21:43
Sorry I do have to say that if no one here can determine an expiry date of a passport (adult 10 years, child 5 years) and then moan because you did not complete in time -what do you expect!! The turnaround time - it is what it is. Even the British Embassy recently issued a guide to those 'who forgot'. <em>edited by SJ1968 on 19/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 20:58
It's the parents that are the problem. Out here kids run riot with no discipline whatsoever (parents were no doubt brought up with no control instilled in them) and left to the maids to control (joke). Simple!!
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 20:58
Police have confirmed it was heroin that killed her.
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 20:06
Ex.... 1) Falling asleep whilst eating his dinner and snored so loudly next door could hear 2) when not at work, locked in his study playing tank games 3) just breathing I guess <em>edited by SJ1968 on 01/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 19:39
No sympathy I am afraid......
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 21:40
When I left Dubai, I hired a car at Heathrow with my UAE license and absolutely no problem but then I am British however, they were not to know that I could have taken my test here and not UK. You must have held the main license for a minimum of one year. However, best to check in advance or as said, get an international license.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 08:41
I agree re: European cities... crime has definitely got worse. Two weeks ago in Paris, my mum's flat was broken into and she was beaten up and held at knifepoint. Luckily the neighbours heard her screams and called the police. Admittedly, it was someone she knew (tenant refusing to repay her money) but still. In Brussels, both my stepmum and stepsis were subjected to armed assault in exactly the same spot at the same time of day, a couple of years apart. They had stopped their cars at a traffic light in a nice area and two balaclava-clad youths smashed their car windows and grabbed their handbags, then ran off. In my dad's dept at work (Eur commission), several people were carjacked i.e. had their cars stolen at gunpoint. Funnily enough, I lived in a high-crime area of London (Rotherhithe) for several years and never had any problems. I later found out that this was possibly due to the fact that a notorious criminal lived around the corner from me. Lol. Rotherhithe (that tunnel brings back memories!) I lived for 5 years on Evelyn Street (just down the road from Greenwich) and although not us, our neighbours were burgled twice apiece.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 08:11
St Georges Society Ball tomorrow evening and working inbetween!
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Latest post on 22 April 2014 - 15:32
My ex H has agreed to bring his 20 something daughter to the UAE plus [b'>18 month old DD to look for work. [/b'> Can he sponsor both her and granddaughter - thinking in not having to do the visa run each month... All advice welcome - many thanks little young, NO? I believe he can sponsor both. If the daughter is not married may be more complicated. Oops that was a faux pas :-( Of course only the daughter :-) No not married (born out of wedlock and no agreement as of yet I believe to allow from the baby's father to allow his daughter out here)
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Latest post on 22 April 2014 - 15:06
My ex H has agreed to bring his 20 something daughter to the UAE plus 18 month old DD to look for work. Can he sponsor both her and granddaughter - thinking in not having to do the visa run each month... All advice welcome - many thanks
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Latest post on 21 April 2014 - 20:57
Municipality vets are fine for vaccinations, was there yesterday. 30aed per vaccine and 50aed for microchip. Go early as it is a sit and wait facility Sorry to say but LOVE the poster name from someone who spends much of her time in the land of the haggis but originates from 'down souf' <em>edited by SJ1968 on 21/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2014 - 18:04
Sorry to say that my stress levels go through the roof when I am back on a bi monthly basis here - job requirements :-( The UK, for all its faults, is no where as stressful. I cope with going out with friends for nice long walks in the evening then followed by a nice cup of proper Yorkshire tea ( oh and copious amount of hot cross buns over the past few days). Party time Friday though!!!!!
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Latest post on 20 April 2014 - 21:51
EK flight attendant dropped a bottle of wine on my shoulder (unopened, but it ****** hurt) because she was laughing and goofing around with a male CC. edited by CrashingWaves on 20/04/2014 Ouch ouch ouch
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Latest post on 20 April 2014 - 21:10
@SJ I sent you email. You can remove from here. @Izzy going home is not an option. Rose - I have replied x
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Latest post on 20 April 2014 - 20:33
Qatar Airways twice forgot my DDs vegetarian meal
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Latest post on 20 April 2014 - 20:14
You got over a hundred and fifty green thumbs on the 'shaking with fury' thread alone, you should have 3 stars! Seriously?? Runs off to check..... <em>edited by SJ1968 on 20/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 18 April 2014 - 11:34
It is a fully refundable 2 way ticket, but she already used it to travel to her country, I have a copy of her passport, her ID is with me & I have a copy of the ticket. I know that I will get the refund, but I want to know how I should start. I was told that I should report her to the police as a run away ? Daisy she is not in the country. She went to her country on vacation but she didn't come back[/quote I would immediately report as her absconded and alert the authorities as if she came back to the country, under her own volition and without your knowledge, and if you have not canceled yourselves as sponsors you will be likely responsible for any of her actions if illegal.
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Latest post on 18 April 2014 - 11:32
What made you think she was from Phillipines Dolley - or was a thread deleted?
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 21:44
I was taught a very interesting saying "don't let the beggars grind you down - if they do, do not let them see it has".
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 21:32
The most successful people in life are ones who remove the chips off their shoulders, the world has some amazing examples of those of many different nationalities who have made a success of their lives wherever they lay their hat (so to speak). LC - I would nominate you for the best posting of the week. Thank you SJ, the cheques in the post! lol Lol - Sends a note to Admin "4 stars required please for LC"
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 21:28
The most successful people in life are ones who remove the chips off their shoulders, the world has some amazing examples of those of many different nationalities who have made a success of their lives wherever they lay their hat (so to speak). LC - I would nominate you for the best posting of the week.
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 21:27
My last few hair colours (without hair cut or blow dry) here were at a rip off at AED400 for a home visit. Manicure 50, pedicure 50, recent facial dermabrasion 1000. Eyebrows, I do myself.
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 21:17
Well I am not doing an office job. And we are providing technical services. So it would sound stupid to me if someone is bothered about my English or nationality of my Carpenters. All that matters in such jobs is how well job is done and the charges. Rest honesty, professionalism and customer service has nothing to do with nationality. Probably humanity/manners is the last thing people care in this part of word. You said, and I quote " I m into public dealing and supervise a group" I would think that your English would need to be spot on for that kind of role. How disgracefully rude can one person be? Is your English spelling and grammar to perfection per chance? <em>edited by SJ1968 on 17/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 21:02
Well I am not doing an office job. And we are providing technical services. So it would sound stupid to me if someone is bothered about my English or nationality of my Carpenters. All that matters in such jobs is how well job is done and the charges. Rest honesty, professionalism and customer service has nothing to do with nationality. Probably humanity/manners is the last thing people care in this part of word. Lilly - ignore some of the comments. I do not know what part of the world you originate from but your English is better than some and including putting a point across. All the best. (and this comes from one who only knows one language and not brilliantly at that!!).
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 20:59
On the one hand I can say that it does matter to a degree. For example, I would not hire you as a secretary as I feel that your English is on the weak side. Another side to this is that I do not have the mindset of my parents nationality, nor that of the country that I was born in, nor that of the country whose passport I hold, so in my case it would be irrelevant to tell anyone my nationality (whatever it is). There are still certain nationalities that I could not work with, however skilled they are. For example, I would not hire you as a secretary as I feel that your English is on the weak side A little personal do you not think CW. I would not hire you for your rudeness personally - in whichever context you state the above comment. Exactly. This is what it is all about. Not at all. We choose to work here in a multi cultural society and to say that you basically refuse to work with certain nationalities, regardless of their education, background, ethics is bordering on racism. I would suspect that those certain nationalities are more educated and skilled than yourself. Now that comment has me 'shaking with fury'. <em>edited by SJ1968 on 17/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 20:46
On the one hand I can say that it does matter to a degree. For example, I would not hire you as a secretary as I feel that your English is on the weak side. Another side to this is that I do not have the mindset of my parents nationality, nor that of the country that I was born in, nor that of the country whose passport I hold, so in my case it would be irrelevant to tell anyone my nationality (whatever it is). There are still certain nationalities that I could not work with, however skilled they are. For example, I would not hire you as a secretary as I feel that your English is on the weak side A little personal do you not think CW. I would not hire you for your rudeness personally - in whichever context you state the above comment.
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 20:36
Lilly - one thing you are not is overreacting. We all take questions differently and you are angry - quite understandable.. I travel backwards and forwards several times a month to the UAE for my work and the difference between working here and the UK is beyond different to any comprehension for myself as a Westerner. To be perfectly honest, even those from my home country are exceptionally hard to deal with out here - not what I would encounter in the UK that's for sure. As a poster said, it is what it is out here and we just have to accept it with gritted teeth I am afraid. <em>edited by SJ1968 on 17/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 22:07
Oh my goodness, a revolt from certain ladies on how others treat their maids!! Front headline news of the local news. My maid had a double bed and her room was large enough plus a table/chairs,wardrobe, sideboard and cooking facilities. Geez!! So you're the one who started this! I beg your pardon Maroosh?? I just saw stupid responses in respect of a perfectly acceptable question. This is why you don't have any stars! Do not particularly care as if it's life's ambition :-)
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 22:05
Oh my goodness, a revolt from certain ladies on how others treat their maids!! Front headline news of the local news. My maid had a double bed and her room was large enough plus a table/chairs,wardrobe, sideboard and cooking facilities. Geez!! So you're the one who started this! I beg your pardon Maroosh?? I just saw stupid responses in respect of a perfectly acceptable question.
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Latest post on 14 April 2014 - 22:00
Oh my goodness, a revolt from certain ladies on how others treat their maids!! Front headline news of the local news. My maid had a double bed and her room was large enough plus a table/chairs,wardrobe, sideboard and cooking facilities. Geez!!
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 21:43
Sk that is a bit harsh and a bit smug. Not everyone has the luxury of travelling back and be able to renew in 4 hours. The system seems very slow now, the website quotes 3 weeks, they should update this to make people aware. People have had to cancel holidays who applied for passports in February. I don't think that is "last minute". Not at all smug as you call it. It's called reality. If people cannot check their or their children's passports for expiry (5 years - dependent on age or 10 years for adults - and ie specifically UK passports) then 'panic' because of forgetting renewal within a six month time frame, then I am afraid it's their own fault. I hardly think February is hardly a last minute scenario if the passport office issues a six to eight week guideline. It's called planning!! <em>edited by SJ1968 on 12/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 20:53
I really hate to say that if you leave these things at the last minute literally (even with two / two half months) living abroad especially - what do you all expect?? I renewed my children's passports in London last week and it took 4 hours!
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 20:34
From reading OP on your posting regarding a community spirit etc etc, have you thought about Um Al Quwain? It's a nearer emirate to Sharjah than RAK and the absolute ideal place is the Marina - compound, cheap (friend pays 95k per year for a 3 bed villa and has all amenities. AND it's Emaar properties which are good in my opinion. Google to find out more. <em>edited by SJ1968 on 12/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 28 March 2014 - 13:11
Excellent video but i fear it will never stop certain people believing that a higher being will protect their children if they are involved in a car accident :-(
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Latest post on 28 March 2014 - 13:03
The fountains and surrounding areas were beautiful last night
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 17:31
My aunt lived in Riyadh for two years and of course, far more stricter. She had a company driver with her at all times plus her maid. When she went food shopping one day, she reached up to a higher shelf and unfortunately exposed her ankles, albeit a little as the abaya raised up. Immediately, there was an almighty wack across her ankles - a mutawa had seen this and hit her with a cane. I, for one, would never (even of allowed), step foot in Saudi.
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Latest post on 24 March 2014 - 14:45
My friend has just spent a few months toning and a lighter life diet - she looks amazing!! <em>edited by SJ1968 on 24/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 22 March 2014 - 09:18
Alexandra Tribe is excellent and has extensive knowledge of Sharia laws as well as British law. Al Howaad Associates. Not sure if still there but give them a call. +971 4 358 9444.
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Latest post on 22 March 2014 - 09:10
Firstly, if I may be so blunt to be bold - you must never, ever, lock a child in a room - whatever their behaviour - that is insane!!! It may well be his behaviour but by locking him in, you are certainly not achieving the objective - only by your own frustration you did this. Seek help from a paediatric psychologist if you think it is the only way. He may have behavioural issues and needs to be checked out. Good luck.
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Latest post on 20 March 2014 - 17:30
It is illegal for the school to pass on the percentage charge to you. It's the school's responsibility
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Latest post on 20 March 2014 - 07:15
Do you have Facebook? If so, please post on Bin Kitty Collective for assistance and advice.
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Latest post on 20 March 2014 - 07:03
There are a few threads on this and Joseph seems to be most favoured for curtains. Why not give him a call? Here you go, a previous thread. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic216392-curtains.aspx
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Latest post on 20 March 2014 - 07:02
There are a few threads on this and Joseph seems to be most favoured for curtains. Why not give him a call?
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Latest post on 20 March 2014 - 06:59
Hiya Ladies, I am currently 38 weeks pregnant and have very mild diabetes, my dietian said it is not so sever that i need to go on to insulin and advised that I should be okay to wait for my labour to kick in naturally. After visiting my obgyne, he told me to that we will need to induce the labour due to the diabetes. He advised he baby is healthy, head down, not over weight. he told me to come in on monday and the baby will arrive on tueday. (10 days before my actual due date) At the time i felt like i had to go head with what he was saying and agreed. After discussing it with my husband and doing research online we are both concerned that it might lead to a c section as it can take a very long time for the baby to arrive. I am now thinking of contacting my dr and cancelling my induction as i feel very strongly about getting a natural birth, which he is aware off. Has anyone gone through the induction process? what is it like? does it take long? Any adivse would be appreciated TIA x Hi MrsDB. From my personal experience, I have both my children from induced delivery - one of which was 28 days early due to gestational diabetes. They just place a pessary under the baby one every few hours until the contractions start medically. Yes, I will not tell fibs that it is more painful than a normal contraction as the drug speeds up the process. From start to finish with both children, they were delivered within 2 and 6 hours respectively and naturally! Considering I had a sacroiliac displacement with my second and I originally wanted a c section but my doctor said a natural delivery would be fine. Please do remember that in Dubai you are admitted to hospital for a cold so my point is, go with your own feelings - what you want. Obviously, differentiating opinions from your doctors. Finally, good luck with LO xx <em>edited by SJ1968 on 20/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 20:49
You could join the Hash House Harriers. They are a bunch of male and females who enjoy a good social. They meet an hour before sunset on a Sunday night for a regular run, walk, chat etc. Then they have lots of socials, desert camps, dining in the desert, desert safari's, camping on a farm in Hatta and lots of birthday parties and brunches to celebrate members birthdays etc. In fact about 10 of our members are currently at an Interhash event in China at this very moment. Google deserthash.org for local hash venues and timings Hope to see you there Sorry Sheila (not wishing to be rude) - just with friends of whom one was a member and it's commonly referred to apparently in social circles as 'drinkers with a running problem' LOL
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 07:13
Careem is 044405222. 24 hours and cannot rate them highly enough. Speak to Zee - he will assist you. <em>edited by SJ1968 on 09/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 06:52
Anyone know the requirements? UK passport and transiting in Cairo - is a visa necessary in advance, or on arrival - if one is required at all? TIA
 
 
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